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Cashew vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cashew and cheeseburgers?

  • Cashew is richer in copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, and vitamin K, while cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for copper is 232% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers have 11 times less magnesium than cashew. Cashew has 292mg of magnesium, while cheeseburgers have 26mg.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than cashew (25).

We used Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cashew
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1023.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.7%
Contains more IronIron +146.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1877.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +423.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.6%
~equal in Selenium ~19.6µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cashew
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +711.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
4
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +197.9%
Contains more OtherOther +20.4%
Contains more WaterWater +642.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g
~equal in Carbs ~28.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +339.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
2
80% 20%
Starch: 23.49 g
Sucrose: 5.81 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +18.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3420%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3780%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Copper 2.195mg 0.111mg 232%
Magnesium 292mg 26mg 63%
Phosphorus 593mg 161mg 62%
Manganese 1.655mg 0.316mg 58%
Iron 6.68mg 2.71mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 23.797g 5.413g 46%
Fats 43.85g 14.72g 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 1.658g 41%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Zinc 5.78mg 2.49mg 30%
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 5.217mg 26%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 4.2µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.363mg 23%
Sodium 12mg 515mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.228mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Potassium 660mg 196mg 14%
Calories 553kcal 308kcal 12%
Folate 25µg 70µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.293mg 11%
Calcium 37mg 119mg 8%
Saturated fat 7.783g 6.473g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.545mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Fiber 3.3g 2g 5%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.52mg 3%
Protein 18.22g 16.51g 3%
Fructose 0.05g 1.94g 2%
Selenium 19.9µg 19.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 30.19g 28.03g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Starch 23.49g 19.87g 1%
Net carbs 26.89g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 5.91g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Cashew
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.